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Workshops

Workshops are offered through out the year on varied topics, for professionals, volunteers, and caregivers. Participants can delve deeper into topics like cultural humility, Alzheimer's and dementia, harm reduction, grief and bereavement to name but a few. Most sessions can run between an hour to 3 hours depending on topic. Our full schedule for the year will be up shortly.

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Join the Conversation

Course Via Zoom

Description

Come and join the conversation, share your voice on topics that can include palliative care, grief and bereavement, organ donation, MAID, Advanced Care Planning and Self Compassion. We start the conversation by discussing videos, TED talks, podcasts etc. that we have shared with you to watch and listen to prior to the session.   

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Dates

Tuesday, January 14th, 2025

Tuesday, February 11th, 2025

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

Tuesday, April 15th, 2025​

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

Tuesday, July 8th, 2025​

Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

Tuesday, November 11th, 2025

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

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Time

12:00 - 12:45 pm

Fee

Free

Therapeutic Touch Information Session

Course Via In-person

Facilitated by

Jim Metson and Nancy Hall Therapeutic Touch® Recognized Practitioners (RP) information session

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Description

Jim Metson and Nancy Hall, Therapeutic Touch® Recognized Practitioners (RP), invite you to join them for an information session where you can receive a sample of Therapeutic Touch healing. Jim and Nancy will share their experiences and the benefits of this energy healing, and answer any of your questions.

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Therapeutic Touch®

  • Enhances wellness for clients, residents, families, volunteers, and staff.

  • Promotes relaxation.

  • Reduces stress and anxiety.

  • Alleviates and alters the perception of pain.

  • Enhances rapport and therapeutic relationships between client and practitioner.​

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Dates

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Margaret Bahen Hospice

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Time

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Fee

Free

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Dates and Time

Wednesday, January 22nd on Zoom

Wednesday, April 23rd In person at DHH

Wednesday, July 30rd In person at DHH

Wednesday, October 22nd on Zoom â€‹

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Time

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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For More Information or to register, call: 905-967-0259 or

email: cflynn@myhospice.ca​​

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10 Tips to a Happy Life

Course Via Zoom

Facilitated by

Sheldon Parker

 

Description

A fun romp through great tips and suggestions to free up your mind and enjoy life!

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Dates

January 29th, 2025

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Time

2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Fee

Free

3 Day Grief and Bereavement Training 2025

Course

Facilitated by

Facilitated by Louise Leblanc Bereavement Educator and Wendy Graham Registered Psychotherapist.

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Description

These sessions are open to individuals who are interested in supporting people through their grief journey. Certificate awarded following the full training.

More Information

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Dates and Time

February Training (3 Days) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Zoom

  • Friday, February 14th

  • Saturday, February 15th

  • Saturday, February 22nd

 

June Training (3 Days) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - In-person

  • Friday, June 20th

  • Saturday, June 21st

  • Saturday, June 28th

 

October Training (3 Days) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - In-person

  • Friday, October 17th

  • Saturday, October 18th

  • Saturday, October 25th

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Fee

This training is $60 volunteers and $100 for professionals

Wills, POA and Real Estate Issues

Course

Facilitated by

Sheldon Parker

 

Description

A timely review of important questions, issues and recommendations to make sure your financial affairs are in order

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More Information

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Dates and Time

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Fee

Free

Therapeutic Touch Training 2025

Course Via In-person

Facilitated by

Jim Metson and Nancy Hall

Description

This training is for those who will be offering this modality to hospice clients/residents.

Therapeutic Touch® is a wholistic, evidence-based, modern interpretation of several ancient healing practises that promotes balance and well-being. This gentle form of energy healing is used to provide comfort and relief to others as well as oneself, touching people at all levels of their being – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® is an interactive workshop designed to introduce participants to the principles and practice of Therapeutic Touch®.

 

More Information

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Dates and Time

Foundations of Therapeutic Touch®:

Saturday, March 22nd – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)

Wednesday, March 26th – 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Via Zoom

Saturday, March 29th – 9:00 am  - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)

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Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®:

Friday, November 21st – 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Via Zoom 

Saturday, November 22nd – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)

Saturday, November 29th – 9:00 am  - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)

 

Fee

$225 Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® and $225 The Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®

Advance Care Planning

Course Ongoing

Facilitated by

Susanne Urzendowsky MSW, RSW

 

Description

  • Discuss the Importance & Benefits of ACP  

  • ACP & the Role of the Substitute Decision Makers (SDMs) in Ontario

  • How to confirm your SDMs

  • Discuss and Differentiate the  Concepts of ACP, Goals of Care & Consent

  • Practical Strategies to Support the Conversation​

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Workshops are ongoing, contact education@myhospice.ca for available dates.

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Fee

Free

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